How do I convert ICO to BMP?

Upload your ICO file above. It is converted to BMP automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.

Does converting ICO to BMP lose quality?

No. Both formats are lossless, so every pixel is kept exactly.

Will the BMP keep the transparent background?

No. BMP can’t store transparency, so transparent areas are filled with the background colour you pick in Settings (white by default).

An ICO file bundles one picture at several sizes, from 16 to 256 pixels, so browsers and Windows can pick the sharpest version for a tab, bookmark or desktop shortcut.

Is the ICO to BMP converter free?

Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.

Convert ICO to BMP — Uncompressed Bitmaps

Convert ICO to BMP online for an uncompressed bitmap that older apps can read. No software to install. Preview one free or batch-convert with Premium.

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Why convert ICO to BMP?

BMP is made for older Windows programs, embedded devices and tools that need raw pixels.
BMP needs no decoding, so very simple or older software can display it.

What to expect when converting ICO to BMP

BMP can’t store transparency, so transparent areas are filled with the background colour you pick in Settings (white by default).
Your original ICO file isn’t changed: you download a new BMP copy.

ICO vs BMP

Feature	ICO	BMP
Full name	Windows Icon	Windows Bitmap
Origin	Created by Microsoft for Windows icons	Created by Microsoft for Windows
Compression	Lossless images at several sizes	Uncompressed
Transparency	Yes — smooth, partial transparency	No (in the 24-bit BMPs most apps read)
Animation	No	No
Colour	Full colour with transparency	16.7 million colours (24-bit)
Where it opens	Browsers (as favicon.ico), Windows and icon editors	Windows and macOS apps, older software and browsers
Best for	website favicons and Windows app or shortcut icons	older Windows programs, embedded devices and tools that need raw pixels
Main drawback	icons are square and at most 256 × 256 pixels	very large files and no transparency

In short: choose ICO for website favicons and Windows app or shortcut icons; choose BMP for older Windows programs, embedded devices and tools that need raw pixels.

ICO to BMP for legacy Windows tools and simple displays

Older Windows programs, resource editors and some embedded displays read BMP but not ICO. Converting writes the largest image inside the .ico as a 24-bit BMP they can load.

This BMP has no alpha channel, so every transparent pixel takes the Background fill color. White is the default; if the program treats one particular color as see-through, enter that color as the fill so the icon's background vanishes where it is shown. Soft edges blend into the fill, so pick the color the icon will actually sit on.

The BMP is uncompressed, though at icon sizes it stays small: a 256 × 256 image comes to under 200 KB. Its pixel size is that of the largest icon inside, and stretching it later only blurs it. For a copy that keeps the transparency, extract a PNG instead; for a slide or a document, a JPG with the same fill is lighter still.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert ICO to BMP?: Upload your ICO file above. It is converted to BMP automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.
Does converting ICO to BMP lose quality?: No. Both formats are lossless, so every pixel is kept exactly.
Will the BMP keep the transparent background?: No. BMP can’t store transparency, so transparent areas are filled with the background colour you pick in Settings (white by default).
ICO or BMP: which should I use?: Use ICO for website favicons and Windows app or shortcut icons. Use BMP for older Windows programs, embedded devices and tools that need raw pixels. Keep in mind the main drawback of BMP: very large files and no transparency.
What is a ICO file?: An ICO file bundles one picture at several sizes, from 16 to 256 pixels, so browsers and Windows can pick the sharpest version for a tab, bookmark or desktop shortcut.
Is the ICO to BMP converter free?: Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.

What you can do with ICO to BMP

Review the main capabilities before you begin.

Convert ICO files to BMP online
Fill transparent areas with a background colour of your choice
Switch to any other output format in Settings
Batch-convert many ICO files into one ZIP
Preview the result before you download

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Settings reference

Available controls for ICO to BMP.

Settings

Output formatDropdown: Chooses the file type you download. The page opens on its own output format; switch to any other format before converting.Options: JPGPNGWebPAVIFGIFTIFFBMPICOPDF
QualitySliderRange: 20–100 · Default: 90: For JPG, WebP, AVIF and image-to-PDF output: higher keeps more detail but makes a bigger file; 60–80 suits most photos. Documents (Publisher, XPS, EPS…) become PDFs with every page and sharp text, with no quality setting.
Lossless modeOn / Off: For WebP and AVIF output: keeps every pixel exactly (best for logos, graphics and transparency) at the cost of a larger file.
Background fillColor picker: For JPG, BMP and image-to-PDF output, which can’t store transparency: the colour that fills transparent areas (white by default).